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Bulgaria Approves NSM Coastal Defense System Acquisition for Black Sea Security

Bulgaria has approved plans to procure the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System to enhance protection of its Black Sea coast, following a decision by the country’s Council of...

January 27, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Raytheon Wins $381M Contract to Upgrade Tomahawk Block V Missiles

Raytheon has secured a $380.8 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to modernize and recertify Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles to the Block V standard. The award formalizes...

BAE Systems Secures $73.8M Deal for Fighter Aircraft RF Countermeasure Systems

BAE Systems has secured a $73.8 million contract to provide more than 1,200 radio-frequency countermeasure systems for fighter aircraft operated by the United States and allied nations. The award,...

January 27, 2026
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R&D
Training and Simulation

Leonardo Debuts Simulator Connecting Live Aircraft With Virtual Battlefields

Leonardo has unveiled FITS4TOP, a new training solution designed to push military pilot instruction into a more integrated and digitally driven future by blending live flying with virtual and...

January 27, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

Singapore Advances Ground Combat Capability With New-Generation IFV

ST Engineering is moving forward with the development of a next-generation infantry fighting vehicle to support Singapore’s future ground warfare requirements, focusing on adaptability, digital integration, and survivability. Built...

January 27, 2026
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New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Turkey Unveils High-Rate Counter-Drone System Capable of 3,000 Rounds per Minute

Turkey is rolling out a new hard-kill counter-UAS system, a remotely operated weapon platform capable of firing up to 3,000 rounds per minute to deter hostile drones. Developed by...

Raytheon Secures $19.3M Deal to Support Rolling Airframe Missile Systems

Raytheon has secured a $19.3 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to continue design authority and engineering services for the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) program, a cornerstone of...

January 27, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

Norwegian Companies Unveil Swarm-Based Concept for Autonomous Naval Mine Clearance

Eelume and Maritime Robotics are teaming up to introduce a swarm-based mine countermeasures concept that links unmanned surface platforms with autonomous underwater vehicles into a fully integrated operational system....

January 27, 2026
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New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy’s Hydro-Oceanographic Ship Quirinale

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched the Italian Navy’s latest hydro-oceanographic vessel, Quirinale, at its Riva Trigoso facility in northwestern Italy. The vessel is intended to conduct hydrographic mapping and...

January 27, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Navantia Starts Modular Construction for UK Fleet Solid Support Vessels

Construction of major ship modules for the UK’s Fleet Solid Support program has commenced at Navantia’s Puerto Real shipyard in Cádiz, marking a key production milestone for the project....